Odds ‘n Sods:

Bill N. wrote me to ask: “Did someone read your novel? Check out the charging system powered by a bicycle.”

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A reminder that Wiggy’s is having a 20 percent off sale until the end of July. They have great products at great prices, and they are American-made. Here at the ranch, we have five Wiggy’s FTRSS sleeping bag sets and four of their Lamilite ground pads that we use very regularly. They have received far above average use since 1993, so we can attest to how sturdy and well-made they are.

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More than a dozen readers sent us this news link: Royal Bank of Scotland issues global stock and credit crash alert. (Also noted in Alain’s letter, above.) Be ready, folks!

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“Catman” suggested an article about a Florida “Food Network”. Catman says that he thinks that these wholesale buying networks may catch on.